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Sunday Igboho refutes fraud allegations, arrest warrant

Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba Nation activist, has refuted claims that a Lagos Federal High Court has issued an arrest warrant against him due to an alleged breach of contract.

Ighoho, in a statement dated October 23, 2024, issued by his lawyer, Akinlolu Oyebamiji, a principal partner at AOC Solicitors & Attorneys, described a publication by Citynewsng as false and intended to damage his reputation.

The statement titled “Rejoinder on the alleged allegations of fraud levelled on Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a. Sunday Igboho, published by citynewsng” added that there was no iota of truth in the publication.

The statement went on to say that Igboho was shocked to learn that one Captain Ola Alufa had obtained an ex-parte order to extradite and arrest him for a contractual relationship he was never a party to.

The statement claims that the publication only served to undermine Sunday Adeyemo’s integrity and defame his character, causing serious harm to his standing, credit, and reputation among his colleagues, business associates, neighbours, friends, and well-wishers.”

It reads, “It is disheartening to witness someone digging spikes into the eyes of their benevolent client, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho). On the 6th and 22nd of October 2024, Captain Ola Alufa published libellous articles against his benevolent client, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho).

“Pathetically, members of the Nigerian Police Force are mimicking Mr. Captain Ola Alufa’s tone and abusing their authority to favour him.” It is crucial to rectify the situation and cease deceiving the public about the conflict between Captain Ola Alufa and Mr. Kunnu Olusegun Francis, as well as our client, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), following which MR. Captain Ola Alufa began tarnishing and damaging the reputation of Sunday Adeyemo.

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Early this year, Mr. Kunnu Olusegun Francis, a Nigerian residing in Cotonou, reached out to our client, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), who was actively advocating for the Yoruba people and Nigerians in general. At that time, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho) was in Germany, requesting Mr. Kunnu Olusegun Francis’ intervention to secure his freedom and that of Mr. Captain Ola Alufa, among others, from the law enforcement officers in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

The statement added that there was a contract for the supply of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) to Cotonou, Benin Republic, between Alufa and some other people in Cotonou, Benin Republic, over the supply of defective and substandard Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).

According to the statement, Captain Alufa contacted one Kunnu Olusegun Francis, who was based in Cotonou, to come to his aid.

The statement added that during the cause-of-discussion between Captain Alufa and Kunnu Francis, the police allegedly arrested them together with their workers.

However, the police in Cotonou, Benin Republic, granted administrative bail to Alufa, Francis, and their workers through the intervention of Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), even though the case remains unresolved to this day.

“Later, Captain Ola Alufa called our client, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), who was then in Germany, that there was an issue between him and Kunnu Olusegun Francis, and he wanted our client, Sunday Adeyemo, to intervene before it escalated.

“According to our client,. Captain Ola Alufa proposed the sales of the Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) to Mr. Kunnu Olusegun Francis, being a businessman who also deals in buying and selling of the Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) to get his case settled in Cotonou. While Mr. Kunnu Olusegun Francis accepted the proposal, the agreement between the two parties did not include our client, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho).

“Having paid part of the consideration to the tune of Three Hundred and Fifty Two Million and Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N352,500,000.00) (i.e., $255,960) to access the Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), leaving a balance of $105,000.00, the parties then discovered that the level of water in the said Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) is much higher than expected; hence, the issue of restructure of the consideration part of the agreement arose.

This disagreement led Captain Ola Alufa to seek the intervention of our client, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho). Our client, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), then appealed to the duo to shift ground for each other in the interest of peace and nothing more.

“There is no record and/or evidence to show that there was a transaction, i.e., contractual or suretyship, between our client, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), and Captain Alufa or anybody whatsoever.

“It came as a shock to our office and our client himself, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho), to hear that an exparte order was obtained at the instance of Mr. Captain Ola Alufa to extradite and arrest our client over the contractual relationship he is never a party to.

“It is very clear, and we believe that the above-mentioned news published by Citynewsng instigated by Mr. Captain Ola Alufa, was only used to malign and defame our client, Sunday Adeyemo’s integrity, and defame his character, which has caused serious injury to his standing, credit, and reputation before his colleagues, business associates, neighbours, friends, and well-wishers.

“It would equally interest the general public to note that a petition has been forwarded to the Office of the Inspector General of Police by the office of AOC Solicitors & Attorneys on behalf of Sunday Adeyemo for criminal defamation of character, and also a fundamental action has been instituted against him, which made them to result in a media trial.”.

 

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Fire Guts Lagos Workshop, Destroys 21 Exotic Cars, Sparks Fears Over Petrol Station

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Fire Guts Lagos Workshop, Destroys 21 Exotic Cars, Sparks Fears Over Petrol Station

 

A fire outbreak at a mechanical workshop in the Isheri-Idimu area of Lagos State has left 21 exotic vehicles destroyed, raising fresh concerns about fire safety in automobile workshops operating close to petrol stations and residential buildings.

The inferno, which broke out at about 3.05am on Friday, October 30, along Oladunni Street, beside Eternal Filling Station in the Alimosho Local Government Area, engulfed a workshop where several high-value vehicles were reportedly parked.

The situation triggered fears among residents and business operators in the neighbourhood as the flames threatened to spread to the adjoining filling station, raising the possibility of a much bigger disaster.

However, the timely intervention of emergency responders prevented the fire from reaching the petrol station and nearby buildings, although a section of a neighbouring building sustained minor damage.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that about 21 exotic vehicles were affected in the incident, while assuring residents that no lives were lost and no injuries were recorded.

In a statement, the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said its Dolphin Response Team, stationed at Igando, was immediately activated following a distress call.

He explained that the team arrived at the scene and discovered that the workshop had been engulfed by fire, with several luxury vehicles parked within the premises.

The emergency operation involved personnel of LASEMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps and the Nigeria Police Force.

According to Oke-Osanyintolu, the coordinated intervention of the agencies helped contain the fire and prevented it from spreading to the nearby filling station and surrounding structures.

He said the fire had been completely extinguished and damping-down operations concluded, adding that preliminary assessment indicated that 21 exotic vehicles were affected.

The LASEMA boss commended the emergency responders for their swift intervention, which he said prevented what could have developed into a major disaster.

Questions over fire service response

Meanwhile, developments surrounding the incident have generated concerns beyond the immediate destruction of the vehicles, particularly over the circumstances surrounding the emergency response.

A report by TELL Magazine, published on Saturday, cited allegations by some witnesses that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service initially arrived at the scene with an empty water tank.

The allegation, which has not been independently verified, raises questions about the adequacy of emergency firefighting preparedness, particularly in densely populated areas where workshops, commercial facilities and fuel stations operate in close proximity.

However, no official response from the fire service addressing the allegation was available at the time of filing this report.

There have also been reports of suspicions among some residents and affected customers about the possible cause of the fire, including suggestions of arson. However, no evidence has been established to substantiate these claims, and the cause of the outbreak remains undetermined.

The full extent of the damage to the affected vehicles, their individual owners and the financial implications of the incident have also not been officially established.

Fresh concerns over workshop safety

The incident has once again drawn attention to fire safety challenges in Nigeria’s automobile servicing and repair industry, particularly workshops where expensive vehicles are kept alongside fuel, lubricants, solvents, electrical equipment and other potentially combustible materials.

Automobile workshops routinely handle inflammable substances, including petrol, diesel, engine oil, transmission fluids and cleaning chemicals. Electrical faults, welding activities, poor storage practices and inadequate firefighting equipment can also increase the risk of fire outbreaks.

The danger becomes more pronounced when such facilities operate close to petrol stations and residential buildings, where an uncontrolled fire could quickly escalate into a major emergency.

Industry stakeholders have consistently stressed the importance of proper workshop layout, electrical maintenance, safe storage of combustible materials, functional fire extinguishers and adequate access for emergency vehicles.

The Isheri-Idimu incident also highlights the vulnerability of customers’ vehicles left in the custody of automobile workshops for repairs, servicing and maintenance, with questions likely to arise over insurance coverage and compensation for damaged property.

While LASEMA urged residents, particularly mechanical workshop operators, to observe safety precautions when handling inflammable materials, the incident underscores the need for stronger enforcement of fire safety standards and periodic inspections of high-risk business premises.

The agency also advised members of the public to report emergencies promptly through Lagos State’s toll-free emergency numbers, 767 and 112.

Although the swift intervention of emergency responders prevented the flames from reaching Eternal Filling Station, the destruction involving 21 exotic vehicles serves as another reminder of the potentially devastating consequences of fire outbreaks in commercial and residential neighbourhoods.

For the affected vehicle owners and customers, attention will now turn to establishing the cause of the fire, determining the extent of their losses and addressing the question of compensation.

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₦50,000 Monthly Relief: FG Begins Cash Payments to Vulnerable Nigerians

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Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Mr Bernard Doro
₦50,000 Monthly Relief: FG Begins Cash Payments to Vulnerable Nigerians

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of ₦50,000 cash assistance to vulnerable Nigerians under a new intervention aimed at helping low-income households cope with rising food prices and the increasing cost of living.

The initiative, known as the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), is being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction as part of efforts to provide financial support to households facing economic hardship.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, announced the commencement of the programme on Friday, October 30, 2026, explaining that the intervention was designed to provide immediate relief to eligible Nigerians.

According to the minister, the ₦50,000 cash support is intended to help beneficiaries meet essential household expenses amid persistent increases in the prices of food and other basic commodities.

He said the programme was introduced in response to the pressure of global food inflation and the rising cost of living, which have continued to affect the purchasing power of many households.

The government said the intervention would be reviewed periodically in response to changes in economic conditions, with beneficiaries expected to receive direct communication about any adjustments.

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Under the payment arrangement, the ministry is working with approved digital financial service providers to ensure that the funds reach selected beneficiaries through secure channels.

The programme’s official website lists ALAT by Wema Bank, MoMo PSB and NairaGram as approved payment providers. Beneficiaries are expected to receive text messages from the providers and give their consent before the funds are transferred to their accounts or mobile wallets.

The government said beneficiaries would not need to pay any fee, register through an agent or submit an application to access the intervention.

Selection is expected to be based on verified national identity records and information in the National Social Register, which is used to identify poor and vulnerable households.

The ministry also warned Nigerians to be cautious of fraudsters seeking to exploit the cash transfer programme by demanding payments or requesting confidential banking details.

Doro urged beneficiaries not to disclose their Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs), Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) or One-Time Passwords (OTPs) to anyone claiming to facilitate their payments.

He advised Nigerians who receive suspicious messages or are asked to pay money before accessing the support to contact the programme’s official helpline on 0700-022-2222 for clarification.

The intervention is expected to complement existing social protection programmes and other government efforts to cushion the impact of economic hardship on low-income households.

However, there is an important discrepancy over how frequently the ₦50,000 will be paid. Although the minister’s announcement describes the support as a monthly payment, the programme’s official website currently identifies it as a one-off grant.

The ministry should therefore clarify whether beneficiaries will receive the money every month or only once under the current intervention.

For now, Nigerians are advised to rely on official government announcements and verified messages from approved payment providers for information about eligibility and disbursement.

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Zamfara Kidnap: Three Imams Regain Freedom After Weeks in Captivity, Three Others Still Held

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Zamfara Kidnap: Three Imams Regain Freedom After Weeks in Captivity, Three Others Still Held

Three Islamic clerics abducted by armed bandits in Zamfara State have regained their freedom after spending several weeks in captivity, following a joint security operation involving the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Police Force.

However, three other clerics abducted alongside them on September 12, 2026, are still being held by their captors, with security agencies intensifying efforts to secure their release.

The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Bello, confirmed the rescue on Friday, October 30, during an interview with journalists in Gusau.

Bello said the operation was successful because of the collaboration among the security agencies, which combined intelligence gathering and coordinated tactical operations to locate and rescue the victims.

He explained that the operation involved the ONSA, DSS and police operatives, adding that security personnel were continuing efforts to track down the armed bandits responsible for the abduction.

According to the police commissioner, intelligence supplied by residents and members of affected communities had also been useful in the ongoing operations.

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The rescued clerics were among six Islamic scholars kidnapped on September 12 while travelling to Talata Mafara in Zamfara State.

The victims were reportedly intercepted by heavily armed bandits at about 11:30 a.m. along the Dakko-Damri feeder road near Sububu Forest in Bakura Local Government Area, approximately three kilometres from Damri village.

The clerics were travelling to attend a special prayer gathering organised for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor and Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari.

The gathering was intended to offer prayers for the success of Tinubu’s administration and political future ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Following the abduction, the kidnappers reportedly demanded a ransom of N30 million for the release of the clerics.

The incident generated concern among their families, religious communities and residents of Zamfara, particularly as the victims remained in captivity for weeks.

A senior security operative involved in the rescue operation said the three clerics were freed unharmed following intelligence-led security manoeuvres.

They subsequently underwent medical examinations and security debriefing and were reported to be in stable condition.

Security operatives said arrangements were being made to formally hand them over to the Zamfara State Government for reunion with their families.

Meanwhile, the police commissioner said operations would continue until the remaining three clerics were rescued and those responsible for the abduction were brought to justice.

He urged residents to provide security agencies with credible and timely information that could assist in tracking criminal groups operating across the state.

The rescue comes amid persistent security challenges in Zamfara and other parts of north-western Nigeria, where armed groups have continued to carry out kidnappings, attacks on communities and other violent crimes.

The latest development has brought relief to the families of the three rescued clerics, although uncertainty remains over the fate of those still in captivity.

Security agencies have assured that efforts to secure their freedom remain ongoing.

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